Sufren (en. Suffer)

/su.fɾen/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishSpanish
verb
Feel or experience pain, anguish, or discomfort.
Animals suffer when they are mistreated.
Los animales sufren cuando son maltratados.
Endure an adverse or difficult situation.
She suffers due to the economic crisis.
Ella sufre debido a la crisis económica.
Have to endure something that causes annoyance.
Students suffer a lot during exams.
Los estudiantes sufren mucho durante los exámenes.

Etymology

From Latin 'sufferre', meaning to bear or endure.

Common Phrases and Expressions

suffer in silence
endure pain or sadness without complaining.
sufrir en silencio
suffer the consequences
face the negative outcomes of an action.
sufrir las consecuencias
no longer suffer
stop experiencing pain or discomfort.
no sufrir más

Related Words

suffering
State of experiencing pain or discomfort.
sufrimiento
sufferer
Person who suffers or has a high tolerance for suffering.
sufridor
affliction
State of deep sadness or pain.
aflicción

Slang Meanings

Suffer a lot or be a victim of a situation.
I'm suffering daily with this job.
Estoy sufriendo a diario con este trabajo.
Constantly complain about something.
Stop suffering over trivial things.
No dejes de sufrir por tonterías.